Winning blow: queen to h6 (c1·3)
c9-10789Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
9. Qxh6 Rf7 10. Bxh7+ Rxh7 11. Nxf6+ Kf7 12. Qxh7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to h7 (#7).
- Strong! knight to f6 is the sharp choice (#6).
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rf7, then Bxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #600.
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